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Yes, but some of this might be in the wrong direction. We have plenty of examples where scientists have gone with incorrect theories...
Of course. Most of it will be in the wrong direction, that's the point. It might not be best for you, but maybe it will be the best thing for the group.
Sorry, should have been clearer. There are examples where scientists have had incorrect theories that science has accepted, which has set back scientific progress for decades.
This may not be due to running with it, maybe they did give their ideas a great deal of thought before writing about them, so your point may still be valid.